Contribution: Small Scale Research
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
$25,000.00
FUEL CHARACTERISTICS OF FORESTS ACROSS THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
FY 2025-26 · 2026-01-09
Summary
The project will conduct targeted research on fuel characteristics of forests across the province of newfoundland and labrador. A fuel grid will be developed that will be implemented into future fire behaviour models, reducing the future risk of wildfire to communities.
Department
Program
Small Scale Research
Recipient
Location
ST. JOHN’S | ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
107690273
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
Subvention ou contribution octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-130732S
Agreement Start Date
2026-01-09
Agreement Title
FUEL CHARACTERISTICS OF FORESTS ACROSS THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Agreement Title (French)
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU COMBUSTIBLE DES FORÊTS DE LA PROVINCE DE TERRE-NEUVE-ET-LABRADOR
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$25,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project will conduct targeted research on fuel characteristics of forests across the province of newfoundland and labrador. A fuel grid will be developed that will be implemented into future fire behaviour models, reducing the future risk of wildfire to communities.
Description (French)
Le projet mènera des recherches ciblées sur les caractéristiques combustibles des forêts de la province de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Un réseau combustible sera développé et intégré dans les futurs modèles de comportement du feu, réduisant ainsi le risque futur d'incendies de forêt pour les communautés.
Expected Results
Dataset, poster and presentation
Expected Results (French)
Ensemble de données, affiche et présentation
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
nrcan-rncan
Organization
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Program Name
Small Scale Research
Program Name (French)
La recherche de petite envergure
Program Purpose
To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.
Program Purpose (French)
Encourager et accélérer l'innovation dans les secteurs des ressources naturelles; participer à la protection de nos ressources naturelles; encourager et élaborer de nouvelles techniques et technologies plus efficientes pour le développement durable de nos ressources naturelles; permettre une meilleure compréhension et connaissance de nos ressources naturelles.
Recipient Business Number
107690273
Recipient City
ST. JOHN’S | ST. JOHN’S
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Recipient Postal Code
A1C 5S7
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
115-2025-2026-Q4-18020
